CEFR A2

dividing

verb

Meaning

Separating something into parts or groups, or sharing something among people.

Examples

The process of dividing a whole into smaller parts is fundamental to mathematics.
They are dividing the inheritance equally among the three siblings.

Synonyms: splitting, separating, distributing, partitioning

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dividing (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/

Definition

Separating something into parts or groups, or sharing something among people.

Examples

The process of dividing a whole into smaller parts is fundamental to mathematics.
They are dividing the inheritance equally among the three siblings.
We spent the afternoon dividing the tasks for the project.

How to Use dividing

divide into (prepositional phrase): To separate something into parts or groups. — "The cake was divided into eight slices."
divide by (prepositional phrase): To perform the mathematical operation of division. — "Please divide this number by two."
divide among (prepositional phrase): To share something between two or more people or groups. — "They divided the profits among the partners."
divide between (prepositional phrase): To share something between two people or groups. — "The responsibility was divided between the two managers."

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